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tlw2211 · 11/01/2020 16:20

Hi All,

Hoping for opinions...

I have been offered a promotion to cover a senior colleague that is going on maternity leave starting in April. Despite being Mat leave cover it is a permanent position but I have also just found out I am almost 5 weeks pregnant.

Would it be bad to accept knowing that if all goes well for me (fingers crossed!!!) I will be going on mat leave myself 4 months after starting the role?

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satsumasaturday · 11/01/2020 16:27

Absolutely not! Accept the promotion, you have earned it!

Congratulations on both pregnancy and promotion 😊

Engard · 11/01/2020 17:05

It could be perfect! She'll be coming back around the time you go off. Meant to be. Congratulations on your promotion.

Engard · 11/01/2020 17:06

I've just noted your comment about 4 months. Silly me but definitely still accept!

toomuchteaandcake · 11/01/2020 17:14

Nope!

Tl1409 · 11/01/2020 18:27

Thanks all, was just concerned about taking it knowing I will be going off when there are similarly deserving people who could take it instead and be able to be there the whole time!

Engard · 11/01/2020 19:11

I'm sure you've worked hard for this opportunity. Don't let timing stop you from getting what you deserve. Xx

Chefwifelife · 11/01/2020 19:12

I gained a promotion on the Monday and found out I was pregnant on the Friday! It’s a secondment for only three months but hopefully will get extended. I’ve been trying for a year and have had an EMC. When I told my line manager she was over the moon for me. You deserve that promotion so well done you. Don’t feel guilty. Feel proud and embrace it.

LH1987 · 11/01/2020 22:04

Definitely accept it! And congratulations 🥳

RainbowFlowers · 11/01/2020 22:06

I think employment law is that you have to tell your employer when you are 20 weeks pregnant. I'd accept and wait until 20 weeks to tell them.

Welldone!

Whatelsecouldibecalled · 11/01/2020 22:06

Go for it!! Just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you can’t be awesome at a new job too!! Congratulations on both counts x

b0nnieN · 12/01/2020 10:06

Congratulations!! If you were to accept the promotion, and the senior colleague comes back after maternity cover, what would happen to your role? Would there essentially be 2 senior positions opened? (I work in HR so I'm curious ☺️) x

Beau2020 · 12/01/2020 10:11

Similar thing happened to me I accepted a promotion and then found out I was pregnant! My company we're really supportive, fortunately! Good luck! Xx

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